Cedar City has a close-knit network of people and organizations who help when life gets hard. This guide brings together crisis lines, public services, low-cost options, and support groups for Cedar City and the rest of Iron County. Roots Counseling & Wellness has been part of this community since 2016, and we keep this list for anyone who needs it, whether or not you ever work with us.
If you need help right now
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential, 24/7. Veterans can press 1.
- Southwest Behavioral Health Center crisis line: (435) 634-5600 or (800) 574-6763, 24/7. Southwest's Mobile Crisis Outreach Team serves Iron County. The Iron County office is (435) 867-7654.
- Cedar City Hospital (Intermountain Health): 1303 North Main Street, Cedar City. (435) 868-5000. Emergency care 24/7.
- Iron County Youth Services Center: 1692 W Harding Ave, Cedar City. (435) 867-2500. A safe place for youth in crisis.
- Nearest adult crisis stabilization center: Southwest Crisis Stabilization Center, 176 S. Regional Park Road, Hurricane. (435) 986-8701. Please call ahead.
- In an emergency, call 911.
Talk to someone when it is not a crisis
- Utah Warm Line: 833-SPEAKUT (833-773-2588), 8 AM to 11 PM daily.
- SafeUT app: free, 24/7 chat or call with licensed Utah counselors, built for students and families.
- 211 Utah: dial 211 or 888-826-9790 to find local services.
Public mental health services
Southwest Behavioral Health Center (Iron County office): 245 E. 680 S., Cedar City. (435) 867-7654. The public behavioral health provider for southwest Utah. Most Medicaid members in Iron County receive behavioral health care through Southwest, and most Medicaid plans need a referral from Southwest before seeing another provider.
Southwest Oasis House: 170 E. Altamira Ave., Cedar City. (435) 586-0213. A day program for adults living with mental illness.
Low-cost and community options
- SUU Psychology Clinic: Bennion Building 106, Southern Utah University. (435) 586-7726. Therapy and testing by doctoral students under licensed faculty supervision, in person or by telehealth, for adults, children, and families in Iron County. Sliding-scale fees based on income; free for SUU students and employees. Not a crisis service. Start with the online request form at suu.edu/ccac/psychology.
- SUU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): counseling for SUU students. suu.edu/caps
- Family Healthcare, Cedar City: (435) 865-1387. A community health center offering behavioral health and psychiatry. Call to ask about fees.
Support groups
- NAMI Utah Southwest: the local NAMI affiliate for Iron and Washington counties, offering free classes and support groups. Statewide office: (801) 323-9900. Call for local meeting times.
- Grief: Intermountain Homecare and Hospice offers grief support in Cedar City, 110 W 1325 North, Suite 100. (435) 868-5852. Call for the current schedule.
- Pregnancy and postpartum: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, call or text 1-833-852-6262 (24/7). Postpartum Support International HelpLine, 1-800-944-4773, and free online groups through PSI Utah (psiutah.org).
- Addiction recovery: Narcotics Anonymous Utah, 877-479-6262 (nautah.org).
- LGBTQ+: SUU's LGBTQIA+ and Allies group meets on Zoom for the campus community.
- Veterans: the Cedar City Mobile Vet Center visits on a set schedule; call the Saint George Vet Center at (435) 673-4494 to confirm dates. The nearest VA clinic is in St. George. Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1.
- Youth DBT: Roots offers a Youth DBT skills group for ages 14 to 18 at our Cedar City office.
Domestic violence and sexual assault
Canyon Creek Services: 24/7 hotline (call or text) (435) 233-5732. Office (435) 867-9411. Shelter, advocacy, support groups, and hospital response for Iron, Beaver, and Garfield counties. canyoncreekservices.org
What to expect when looking for a therapist
Southwest Utah, including Iron County, is a federally designated mental health professional shortage area (HRSA, designation last updated September 2025), so some providers have waiting lists. It can help to ask about several practices at once, ask whether telehealth would shorten the wait, and check your insurance plan's directory. A quick phone call is often the fastest way to learn about current openings.
How Roots can help
Roots Counseling & Wellness is located at 732 N Main Street in Cedar City, with free on-site parking. We offer individual, couples, family, and teen counseling, DBT skills groups, and telehealth across Utah. Most first appointments can be scheduled within a week or two. Visit our Cedar City office page or call (435) 233-2240.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information and is not a substitute for clinical advice. If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to your nearest emergency room. Listings were checked October 15, 2026, and details can change. Please call ahead.
Sources (checked October 15, 2026): healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/programs/crisis-diversion; safeut.org; 211utah.org; sbhc.us; 988.utah.gov/somewhere-safe-to-go; intermountainhealthcare.org (Cedar City Hospital); suu.edu/ccac/psychology; suu.edu/caps; familyhc.org; namiut.org; mihp.utah.gov; postpartum.net; psiutah.org; va.gov/saint-george-vet-center; canyoncreekservices.org; data.hrsa.gov.